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The course is Part 1 of a series of two that provide the skills and knowledge necessary to implement a core Windows Server 2012 Infrastructure in an existing enterprise environment.

The two courses collectively cover implementing, managing, maintaining and provisioning services and infrastructure in a Windows Server 2012 environment. While there is some cross-over in skillset and tasks across the courses, M2041020411 primarily covers the initial implementation, configuration and administration of those core services, such as Active Directory Domain Services, networking services and initial Hyper-V configuration.

This course is an accelerated event delivered between 9.00 and 5.30 each day and pre-requisite knowledge is assumed to enable completion of the content. Some subjects may be discussed at high pace and , if an delegate does not possess the pre-course requirements in such subjects they will have access additional course material to help cover the basic knowledge they are missing.

Target Audience:

M2041020411 is intended for Information Technology (IT) Professionals who have Windows 2000 Server or Windows Server 2003 MCSA/MCSE level working knowledge. Previous certification is not required. The IT Professional that attends this course will want to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the core infrastructure services in an existing Windows Server 2012 environment. It would also be expected that a delegate will have good Windows client skills in at least Windows 7.

Those intending to take the 70-410 or the 70-411 exam will also benefit from attendance at this course.

Prerequisites

A good understanding of networking fundamentals.

An understanding and experience configuring security and administration tasks in an Enterprise environment.

Installing, Configuring, and Troubleshooting the Network Policy Server Role

Implementing Network Access Protection

Outline

Module 1: Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

This module introduces the new Windows Server 2012 administrative interface. This module covers the different roles and features that are available with the Windows Server 2012 operating system. It also discusses the various installation options from which you can choose when deploying Windows Server 2012.

Lessons

Windows Server 2012 Overview

Overview of Windows Server 2012 Management

Post-Installation Configuration of Windows Server 2012

Introduction to Windows PowerShell

Lab : Deploying and Managing Windows Server 2012

Configuring Windows Server 2012 Core

Managing Servers

Using Windows PowerShell to Manage Servers

Module 2: Introduction to Active Directory Domain Services

This module will just discuss the new was to install a Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller

This module covers understanding and implementing IPv6 addressing. It covers configuration and troubleshooting as well as co-existence with IPv4 using transition technologies.

Lessons

Overview of IPv6

IPv6 Addressing

Coexistence with IPv6

IPv6 Transition Technologies

Lab : Implementing IPv6

Configuring an IPv6 Network

Configuring an ISATAP Router

Module 5: Implementing Local Storage

This module covers the storage configuration options for Windows server 2012, including managing disks and volumes and implementing file systems. It also covers creating and managing Storage Pools.

Lessons

Overview of Storage

Managing Disks and Volumes

Implementing Storage Pools

Lab : Implementing Local Storage

Installing and Configuring a New Disk

Resizing Volumes

Configuring a Storage Pool

Configuring a Redundant Storage Space

Module 6: Optimizing File Services

This module covers File Server Resource Manager (FSRM) and how to use it to implement Quotas, file screens and Storage Reports. It will also outline how to implement Classification Management and File Management Tasks as well as covering how to implement DFS, DFS Namespaces and configuring and troubleshooting DFS Replication.

Lessons

Overview of FSRM

Using FSRM to Manage Quotas, File Screens, and Storage Reports

Implementing Classification Management and File Management Tasks

DFS Overview

Configuring DFS Namespaces

Configuring and Troubleshooting DFS Replication

Lab : Lab A: Configuring Quotas and File Screening Using FSRM

Configuring FSRM Quotas

Configuring File Screening

Lab : Lab B: Configuring DFS Namespaces and Replication

Installing and Configuring the DFS Namespaces Server Role

Configuring DFS Folder Targets

Configuring DFS Replication

Module 7: Configuring Encryption and Advanced Auditing

This module covers how to increase file system security by configuring file encryption with Encrypting File System (EFS) as well as how to enable and implement advanced auditing features.

Lessons

Encrypting Network Files with EFS

Configuring Advanced Auditing

Lab : Lab A: Encrypting and Recovering Files

Encrypting and Recovering Files

Lab : Lab B: Implementing Advanced Audit Policy Configuration

Configuring Advanced Audit Policy Configuration

Module 8: Securing Windows Servers by Using Group Policy Objects.

This module covers increasing security on Windows servers by using Group Policy objects. Configuring security settings via group policy.

Lessons

Windows Security Overview

Security Settings

Restricting Software

Configuring Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

Lab : Lab A: Increasing Security for Server Resources

Using Group Policy to Secure Member Servers

Auditing File System Access

Auditing Domain Logons

Lab : Lab B: Configuring AppLocker and Windows Firewall

Configuring AppLocker Policies

Configuring Windows Firewall

Module 9: Managing User Desktops with Group Policy

This module covers implementing administrative templates, how to configure GPO preferences and folder redirection as well as managing software with Group Policy.

Lessons

Implementing Administrative Templates

Configuring Group Policy Preferences

Managing Software with GPSI

Lab : Managing User Desktops with Group Policy

Deploying Software Using Group Policy

Implementing Settings Using Group Policy Preferences

Configuring Folder Redirection

Module 10: Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

This module covers installing and configuring Hyper-V virtual machines as well as understanding and describing Microsoft Virtualization technologies. It also covers configuring virtual storage and virtual networks.

Lessons

Overview of Virtualization Technologies

Implementing Hyper-V

Managing Virtual Machine Storage

Managing Virtual Networks

Lab : Implementing Server Virtualization with Hyper-V

Installing the Hyper-V Server Role

Configuring Virtual Networking

Creating and Configuring a Virtual Machine

Using Virtual Machine Snapshots

Module 11: Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services

This module covers how to implement Virtualized and Read Only Domain Controllers as well as how to perform common AD DS administrative tasks. The module will also cover how to manage the AD DS database.

Lessons

Implementing Virtualized Domain Controllers

Implementing Read Only Domain Controllers

Administering AD DS

Managing the AD DS Database

Lab : Maintaining Active Directory Domain Services

Deploying a Virtualized Domain Controller Clone

Installing and Configuring a Read Only Domain Controller

Configuring and Viewing Active Directory Snapshots

Configuring the Active Directory Recycle Bin

Module 12: Configuring and Troubleshooting Remote Access

This module covers configuring network access, creating and configuring virtual private networks (VPNs) and Network Policies as well as troubleshooting routing and remote access. It will also cover configuration of DirectAccess.

This module covers installing and configuring NPS as well as remote authentication dial in user service (RADIUS) clients and servers. It will also deal with NPS authentication methods and monitoring and troubleshooting a NPS.

Lessons

Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server

Configuring RADIUS Clients and Servers

NPS Authentication Methods

Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Network Policy Server

Lab : Installing and Configuring a Network Policy Server

Installing and Configuring NPS to Support RADIUS

Configuring a RADIUS Client

Module 14: Implementing Network Access Protection

This module will provide an overview of NAP, detailing the functionality and infrastructure requirements. It will also cover configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting NAP.

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